Player Knowledge

In Volleyball we must work very hard to position our bodies correctly before returning the ball.

Volleyball is a rebound sport
This implies there is no possession of the ball by the players with the exception of serving. The coach must constantly be concerned with training players to be in position to return the ball. The coach must be concerned with contact points on the players' bodies and players' positions to most efficiently return the ball.
In Volleyball, moving skills are somewhat complex.

Each movement and contact is Volleyball is part of an unbroken chain.

Players who perceive it this way contribute to a strong team more effectively than players who perceive their actions and movement as independent and separate from team patterns.

The player's role in any contact is to "better the ball."

Regardless of previous contact, each player must strive to create a more advantageous situation for the next contact.

Volleyball is dominated by movement before contact and player movement between contac

Setting

Set Numbering
Volleyball Sets

Set Hand Signals
Volleyball Set Hand Signals

Set Tempo

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Position Descriptions

THE SETTER

The setter co-ordinates the attack and his most important qualities are those of an organiser, both clear-sighted and precise.The setter must learn how to set the ball in a way that suits each one of his attackers and to choose them according to the different situations of the game.


THE OPPOSITE PLAYER

He has become the player attacking high balls and who is given the ball in the last resort. He has to be powerful and very reliable. These players are generally excellent servers, their role may seem rather limited but it is fundamental in stabilizing the attack.


THE OUTSIDE PASS HIT

They are the pivots of the team as they steady both the defence and the receiving. the prime quality is concentration to be maintained throughout the rally as they are very much in demand, The concentration and the will to fight for every ball


THE MIDDLE PLAYERS

They secure the direction of the block and of the quick attack, which force the opponent player to come to block. Speed and reading the game can make up for height


THE LIBERO

They co-ordinates the backcourt defence while the setter co-ordinates the front defence. Their co-operation makes the block-defence relationship more efficient.

To play this role, it is necessary to have the qualities of self-sacrifice, as the libero must refrain from an “explosive” action that will score a point. You have to find your pleasure when digging a ball and sharing the intense joy of the attacker who finishes this action by a victorious attack.

Serving

“The service, in modern Volleyball is the first offensive action, as powerful services give you the possibility of immediately scoring a point. It is also a part of the defensive system.” Philippe BLAIN.

The coach’s job is to define the risk each player is allowed to take.

·         Maximal risk: it is possible to score a direct point with an ace.

·         Controlled risk: serving on the less reliable player or on his weakest side, or between two receivers in order to prevent having a perfect reception and thus a quick attack.

The service, first element of defence. With his tactical intention, the server tries to direct the opposing attack in the defensive system of his team by obliging the setter to have limited choices.

For a tactical service, one must choose a target and the service area that allows for it to be best reached.

·         Put the receiver or the setter in difficulty by serving in the area where there are several players (for example, the area 5 with the setter in 5 or 4).

·         Make a short service when the setter is in the front, create discomfort and doubt in a player by always serving on him.

·         The player may also change the area of service or even the technique. It must be said however, that to be efficient, the tactical service must not be too easy.


The 6 Ts

Type, Tempo, Timing, Target, Toss


·         Aim at the best or quickest spiker.

o   This may cause the spiker to make an error in the timing of his approach. If this happens, it will cause a negative psychological effect on the team and the players’ concentration will be off in the next play.

·         If the setter is weak in back setting, aim in the opposite direction of where he intends to set the ball.

o   Service is aimed at the spot where the back set will be made. The resulting set will be irregular making a quick attack difficult

·         Aim at the substituted player because he will be nervous and will not be in tune with the other players and is therefore apt to make a mistake.


Receiving

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